Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School vs Salisbury Cathedral School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 236 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School
Salisbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,193 students
Salisbury Cathedral School
Salisbury · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
230 students
| Measure | Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School Salisbury, South West | Salisbury Cathedral School Salisbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #5 of 402 | – |
| National rank | #51 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 1,193 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,193 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 3.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.4% | 76.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 73.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 96.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 98.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.85 | – |
| A level points per entry | 43.6 | – |
| town | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bishopwordsworths.org.uk/ | www.salisburycathedralschool.com |
The verdict
- •Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School is the larger school with 1,193 students compared with 230.
- •Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School is a academy school while Salisbury Cathedral School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School is boys and Salisbury Cathedral School is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School better than Salisbury Cathedral School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School and Salisbury Cathedral School?
About 236 m in a straight line, between Salisbury and Salisbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School: 1,193. Salisbury Cathedral School: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School and Salisbury Cathedral School rank in South West?
Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School is 5th of 402 and Salisbury Cathedral School is unranked among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).